You Are Welcome Here.
Who we are
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Open and Affirming
We welcome persons of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
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Accessible to All
We are committed to be physically and attitudinally welcoming of people with disabilities.
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Committed to Social Justice
We are called to acts of witness, compassion, and empowerment to ensure justice for all.
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All Church Picnic/Potluck
Saturday, July 20 | 3:00 ‒ 9:00 p.m.
William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park, Shelter 2
What’s happening? Outdoor fun and fellowship, followed by a cookout/potluck dinner, with grilled delights (brats, hot dogs, portabella mushroom caps) provided by the Board of Community Life and a sides and salads, provided by all who attend, topped off with campfire s’mores.
Bring chairs, a side or a salad, and lawn games if you have them. Sign up to bring food, lawn games, or to help with grilling and clean-up.
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Disability Pride Fest
Saturday, July 27 | 12:00 ‒ 5:00 p.m. | Warner Park
Disability Pride Madison, which works as a cross-disability organization to support and celebrate disabled communities and promote disability justice, is hosting their Disability Pride Festival on Saturday, July 27. This Festival celebrates and brings awareness to the disabled community in Madison and Dane County. First Cong will have a table at the festival as a sign of welcome, and to share the work done to create a more accessible faith community. Plan to be a part of the fun!! Questions? Contact Jeff.